The least-heavy picks and the ones to save for a treat, built from Five Guys' own published component nutrition and Nishi's transparent GLP-1 scoring lens.
The move
Order a Little (single-patty) burger, take it bunless or lettuce-wrapped, add cheese if you want it, and skip the fries and the shake.
Not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Five Guys. "Five Guys" is a trademark of its owner, used here only to refer to the restaurant. Values as published by Five Guys in their official US Nutrition & Allergen Guide, per published component serving. Five Guys publishes per-component values (patty, bun, cheese, bacon, toppings), not assembled sandwiches; the whole-burger figures here are the sum of those official components and match Five Guys' own build totals within rounding. Menus change; verify in the restaurant (updated January 2024 (Five Guys' published US Nutrition & Allergen Guide, chart rev. US 01-2024)).
The quick take
Five Guys is a treat, not a staple, and the honest move here is to shrink it, not dress it up. Everything is built to order, so the real levers are on your side: order a Little (one patty, not the default two), and take it bunless or lettuce-wrapped. A Little Hamburger is about 540 calories; drop the bun and you are at roughly 300 calories for 16 g of protein and zero carbs. The regular burgers are two patties and run 840 to 1,060 calories, and the fries are the real trap: a 'Little' fries is already 526 calories and a Large is over 1,300. Get a Little bunless burger, add a cheese slice if you want it, and drink water.
Build your own burger
Tap to build your exact order. The numbers update live, from Five Guys's published values.
Format
Patty
Amount
Cheese
Bacon & toppings
Sauces
— cal
— g protein · — g fat · — g carbs · — g fiber · — mg sodium
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Per-serving values as published by Five Guys. The amounts you pick (double protein, light grains) are reflected in each line, and the lines add up to the total.
The menu, scored
Order one as-is. Scored for whole meals, a gentler bar than the single ingredients above, since a balanced meal is naturally less protein-dense and fat only counts against it once it tops half the calories. Best fit first; tap "Show the math" to see the exact rule on any card. How we score.
Bacon BurgerGood fit
44 g protein · 914 cal · 39 g carbs · 49 g fat · 2 g fiber
44 g protein · lower fat
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Protein44 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density4.8 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat48.2% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber2 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density914 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodiumnot published by the restaurantinformational over 1200 mgnot scored
Good fit. Solid, but not the full combination of strong protein, strong density, and no flags, so it sits in the middle. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Little Bacon BurgerGood fit
28 g protein · 612 cal · 39 g carbs · 32 g fat · 2 g fiber
28 g protein · lower fat
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Protein28 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density4.6 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat47.1% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber2 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density612 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodiumnot published by the restaurantinformational over 1200 mgnot scored
Good fit. Solid, but not the full combination of strong protein, strong density, and no flags, so it sits in the middle. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
HamburgerGood fit
39 g protein · 844 cal · 39 g carbs · 43 g fat · 2 g fiber
39 g protein · lower fat
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Protein39 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density4.6 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat45.9% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber2 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density844 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodiumnot published by the restaurantinformational over 1200 mgnot scored
Good fit. Solid, but not the full combination of strong protein, strong density, and no flags, so it sits in the middle. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Little CheeseburgerGood fit
27 g protein · 612 cal · 39 g carbs · 32 g fat · 2 g fiber
27 g protein · lower fat
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Protein27 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density4.4 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat47.1% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber2 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density612 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodiumnot published by the restaurantinformational over 1200 mgnot scored
Good fit. Solid, but not the full combination of strong protein, strong density, and no flags, so it sits in the middle. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Little HamburgerGood fit
23 g protein · 542 cal · 39 g carbs · 26 g fat · 2 g fiber
23 g protein · lower fat
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Protein23 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density4.2 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat43.2% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber2 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density542 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodiumnot published by the restaurantinformational over 1200 mgnot scored
Good fit. Solid, but not the full combination of strong protein, strong density, and no flags, so it sits in the middle. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Bunless Little CheeseburgerLower fit
20 g protein · 372 cal · 0 g carbs · 23 g fat · 0 g fiber
watch: higher fat (55.6% of calories)
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Protein20 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density5.4 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat55.6% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber0 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density372 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodiumnot published by the restaurantinformational over 1200 mgnot scored
Lower fit. Flagged on fat without both strong protein and strong density. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Bunless CheeseburgerLower fit
40 g protein · 744 cal · 0 g carbs · 46 g fat · 0 g fiber
watch: higher fat (55.6% of calories)
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Protein40 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density5.4 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat55.6% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber0 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density744 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodiumnot published by the restaurantinformational over 1200 mgnot scored
Lower fit. Flagged on fat without both strong protein and strong density. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Bunless Little HamburgerLower fit
16 g protein · 302 cal · 0 g carbs · 17 g fat · 0 g fiber
watch: higher fat (50.7% of calories)
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Protein16 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density5.3 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat50.7% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber0 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density302 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodiumnot published by the restaurantinformational over 1200 mgnot scored
Lower fit. Flagged on fat without both strong protein and strong density. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Bacon CheeseburgerLower fit
52 g protein · 1054 cal · 39 g carbs · 61 g fat · 2 g fiber
watch: higher fat (52.1% of calories)
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Protein52 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density4.9 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat52.1% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber2 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density1054 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodiumnot published by the restaurantinformational over 1200 mgnot scored
Lower fit. Flagged on fat without both strong protein and strong density. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
CheeseburgerLower fit
47 g protein · 984 cal · 39 g carbs · 55 g fat · 2 g fiber
watch: higher fat (50.3% of calories)
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Protein47 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density4.8 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat50.3% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber2 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density984 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodiumnot published by the restaurantinformational over 1200 mgnot scored
Lower fit. Flagged on fat without both strong protein and strong density. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Little Bacon CheeseburgerLower fit
32 g protein · 682 cal · 39 g carbs · 38 g fat · 2 g fiber
watch: higher fat (50.1% of calories)
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Protein32 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density4.7 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat50.1% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber2 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density682 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodiumnot published by the restaurantinformational over 1200 mgnot scored
Lower fit. Flagged on fat without both strong protein and strong density. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Bacon Cheese DogLower fit
27 g protein · 660 cal · 40 g carbs · 47 g fat · 2 g fiber
watch: higher fat (64.1% of calories)
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Protein27 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density4.1 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat64.1% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber2 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density660 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodiumnot published by the restaurantinformational over 1200 mgnot scored
Lower fit. Flagged on fat without both strong protein and strong density. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Bacon DogLower fit
23 g protein · 590 cal · 40 g carbs · 41 g fat · 2 g fiber
watch: higher fat (62.5% of calories), energy-dense, low protein
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Protein23 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density3.9 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat62.5% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber2 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density590 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreflagged
Sodiumnot published by the restaurantinformational over 1200 mgnot scored
Lower fit. Protein density is under 4 g per 100 kcal, which is fundamentally low when appetite is limited. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Cheese DogLower fit
22 g protein · 590 cal · 40 g carbs · 41 g fat · 2 g fiber
watch: higher fat (62.5% of calories), energy-dense, low protein
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Protein22 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density3.7 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat62.5% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber2 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density590 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreflagged
Sodiumnot published by the restaurantinformational over 1200 mgnot scored
Lower fit. Protein density is under 4 g per 100 kcal, which is fundamentally low when appetite is limited. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Hot DogLower fit
18 g protein · 520 cal · 40 g carbs · 35 g fat · 2 g fiber
watch: higher fat (60.6% of calories), energy-dense, low protein
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Protein18 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density3.5 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat60.6% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber2 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density520 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreflagged
Sodiumnot published by the restaurantinformational over 1200 mgnot scored
Lower fit. Protein density is under 4 g per 100 kcal, which is fundamentally low when appetite is limited. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Little FriesLower fit
8 g protein · 526 cal · 72 g carbs · 23 g fat · 8 g fiber
watch: energy-dense, low protein
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Protein8 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density1.5 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat39.4% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber8 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density526 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreflagged
Sodiumnot published by the restaurantinformational over 1200 mgnot scored
Lower fit. Protein density is under 4 g per 100 kcal, which is fundamentally low when appetite is limited. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Large FriesLower fit
20 g protein · 1314 cal · 181 g carbs · 57 g fat · 21 g fiber
watch: energy-dense, low protein
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Protein20 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density1.5 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat39% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber21 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density1314 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreflagged
Sodiumnot published by the restaurantinformational over 1200 mgnot scored
Lower fit. Protein density is under 4 g per 100 kcal, which is fundamentally low when appetite is limited. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Best proteins to build around
GLP-1 fit is Nishi's score, not the restaurant's. How we score.
Numbers are for one published component serving as Five Guys prints it (one patty, one bun, one slice, one topping portion), with gram weights; assembled burgers and dogs are the sum of those components. Tap "Show the math" on any pick to see exactly how its rating was calculated.
Hamburger PattyLower fit
16 g protein · 302 cal · 17 g fat · 50 mg sodium
watch: higher fat (50.7% of calories), energy-dense, low protein
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Protein16 gstrong at 25 g or morebelow 25 g
Protein density5.3 g per 100 kcalstrong at 10+, weak under 6low density
Fat50.7% of caloriesflag over 37.5% or friedflagged
Fiber0 greward 5+, flag over 18ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 17 gnot scored
Portion density302 kcalflag if density under 6 and 300 kcal or moreflagged
Sodium50 mginformational over 800 mgok
Lower fit. Protein density is under 6 g per 100 kcal, which is fundamentally low when appetite is limited. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Hot DogLower fit
11 g protein · 280 cal · 26 g fat · 800 mg sodium
watch: higher fat (83.6% of calories)
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Protein11 gstrong at 25 g or morebelow 25 g
Protein density3.9 g per 100 kcalstrong at 10+, weak under 6low density
Fat83.6% of caloriesflag over 37.5% or friedflagged
Fiber0 greward 5+, flag over 18ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 17 gnot scored
Portion density280 kcalflag if density under 6 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium800 mginformational over 800 mgok
Lower fit. Protein density is under 6 g per 100 kcal, which is fundamentally low when appetite is limited. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Go easy on
The fries, portions are famously huge: a 'Little' fries is already 526 calories and 72 g of carbs, a Regular is 953, and a Large tops 1,300 with 181 g of carbs.
The regular (two-patty) burgers, every burger defaults to two patties; the Cheeseburger and Bacon Cheeseburger run 980 to 1,060 calories. Order a Little to get one patty.
Milkshakes, the vanilla shake base alone is 670 calories and 82 g of sugar before any mix-ins.
Sodium, a Bacon Cheeseburger is about 1,240 mg and a Bacon Cheese Dog about 1,640 mg, before fries.
Common questions
What's the lightest way to order at Five Guys?
A Little (single-patty) burger taken bunless or lettuce-wrapped. A single patty is 302 calories for 16 g of protein and zero carbs; add a cheese slice and you're at about 372 calories. Dropping the bun saves 240 calories and 39 g of carbs.
How many patties come on a Five Guys burger?
Two by default. A regular Hamburger is two patties (about 844 calories); the 'Little' versions are one patty (about 542 calories). If you want a normal-sized single burger, order a Little.
What's the highest-protein pick at Five Guys?
The regular Bacon Cheeseburger is about 52 g of protein, but it's also 1,054 calories and 61 g of fat. For a better ratio, a Little Bacon Cheeseburger is 32 g of protein at 682 calories, or a bunless Little Cheeseburger is 20 g at about 372 calories.
Are the fries really that bad?
They're the biggest trap on the menu. A 'Little' fries is already 526 calories and 72 g of carbs, cooked in peanut oil, and a Large is over 1,300. If you want them, split a Little order and skip the shake.
Can I get a Five Guys burger bunless or in a lettuce wrap?
Yes, Five Guys does both routinely. Bunless drops the whole bun (240 calories, 39 g carbs, 8 g sugar); a lettuce wrap adds only about 3 calories. It's the single most effective move to make a burger here GLP-1-friendly.
Is Five Guys OK to eat on a GLP-1?
As an occasional treat, ordered small, yes. It's a high-fat, high-calorie chain and not a staple. Keep it to a Little burger, take it bunless if you can, add cheese if you want it, skip the fries and shake, and drink water. Made-to-order means slight variation, so treat these numbers as close estimates.
How each score is calculated. Deterministic rules published in full in our methodology (v1.1), with one published bar for single ingredients and one for whole meals. Every row above lists the exact factors behind its label.
What the score does and does not consider. See the limitations. It scores one item, not your whole day, and it is not medical advice.
How to challenge or correct it.Tell us if a value is stale or a call looks wrong. Corrections are recorded in the methodology version history.